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A Pretended Rebel
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A Pretended Rebel

1979-06-22 · 88 min · ★ 5.2

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The Japanese ninja secretly invade China in the time of the Ming Dynasty.

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Directors
Law Chi
Production companies
Magnificent Tower Film Co.
Countries
Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chang YiChang YiMa Tung
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok WahJapanese
Chan Muk-ChuenJapanese
Eddy Ko HungEddy Ko HungFang Hsiao Hu
Miao TianMa Tung's assistant
Hsiang Mei-Lung
Wang HsiehWang HsiehMaster Kao
Sun Jung-ChiSun Jung-ChiAh Wu
Shih Ting-KenShih Ting-Ken
Ma Chang
Siu GamSiu Gam
Lung Siu-FeiMaster Kao's son

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